Portage has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 4.07 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They lost 14-1 to the Crown Point Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-0 on Tuesday.
Portage saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Ketchum, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one double.
Portage has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-5-1 record this season. As for Crown Point, their win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-3.
Looking ahead, Portage will venture away from home to face off against Andrean at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians will need to watch out since the Fighting 59ers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Crown Point, they will be playing at home against Lowell at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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